Review of RBG (2018) by Bhbarry — 19 May 2018

“RBG” is a documentary about the career and achievements of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The film follows Justice Ginsburg’s life from her early days growing up in Brooklyn to her college, law school and professional accomplishments which ultimately found her sitting as an Associate Justice on the highest court in the land.

However, the film is not just the story of a woman’s love for the law, it is also a love story of a husband and wife whose mutual caring and respect for each other allowed this physically small but large in stature lady to become an icon and beacon for all who believe in equality and fairness under the laws of our land.

Attending law school and seeking a job afterward was not easy for any of us in the late 1950’s. Add to that the special difficulties and challenges Justice Ginsburg met while at the same time being a wife, mother and “lady lawyer” encountering the “no women allowed” policies in most law firms in the land.

Despite all of these obstacles, this unique and marvelous person persevered and succeeded. I give this film a 10 rating with kudos to the documentarians for making and telling this inspiring story of tenacity and dedication.

As one law student and admirer of the Justice wisely said after reviewing her decisions and career: “You can’t spell the word truth without… RUTH”.